Mechanical Engineer, Nuclear Design & Analysis (Hybrid)

AtkinsRéalis; Whitehaven; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Flexible holiday allowances

Training and professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide design and analysis support for nuclear decommissioning projects. You will work with cross-disciplinary teams across Whitehaven and Manchester, delivering 2D drawings, 3D models and technical calculations, while collaborating with safety and QA frameworks.

You will lead engineers and technicians, perform design checks and ensure timely, quality delivery in a flexible hybrid setup with possible site presence in West Cumbria.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Chartership with a relevant institution or working towards Chartership.
• Experience in 3D CAD and mechanical design.
• Knowledge of digital tools (laser scanning, VR/AR/MR) to deliver engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering design solutions across full design lifecycle (2D drawings, 3D models, hand calculations, FEA).
• Lead project tasks and teams, detail-check work, ensure time and quality with QA processes.
• Prepare technical documentation and ensure compliance with safety and CDM regulations.

Skills

Engineering design

Finite element analysis

3D model production

2D drawings production

Technical calculations

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Chartership (or working towards)

Tools

3D CAD

Laser scanning

VR/AR/MR tools

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide design and analysis support for nuclear decommissioning projects. You will work with cross-disciplinary teams across Whitehaven and Manchester, delivering 2D drawings, 3D models and technical calculations, while collaborating with safety and QA frameworks.

You will lead engineers and technicians, perform design checks and ensure timely, quality delivery in a flexible hybrid setup with possible site presence in West Cumbria.